DS-260 and I-864 forms

[myshel06 1]

Hi, we are in the process of completing our DS-260 and I-864. We, my husband and I, are getting a little confused with all the civil documents we need to send. For the DS-260, does he need the long form birth certificate copy? Also, as a proof of marriage, does he also need the original copy of the marriage certificate? If so, would I also need to send in the original of the marriage certificate when i submit my I-864 documents? Hope someone can help us

[jkelly07 120]

you need the long birthcertificate, it shows more information copy fron and back,you need with the 1-864 three years tax transcripts from thr IRSa copy of your marriage certificate, don't send the originals.you bring the originals to the interview,the nvc will ask for the originals, when your case is complete. your file is sent to consulate with your original documents when you get the appointment for the interview, when finished ask for the original documents back from the immigration officer please.you will need them again.until your journey is over,

[myshel06 1]

Thanks for your help!! Do you know if my husband (completing the DS-260) will need the original marriage certificate?

[Saylin 1,605]

Hi, we are in the process of completing our DS-260 and I-864. We, my husband and I, are getting a little confused with all the civil documents we need to send. For the DS-260, does he need the long form birth certificate copy? Also, as a proof of marriage, does he also need the original copy of the marriage certificate? If so, would I also need to send in the original of the marriage certificate when i submit my I-864 documents? Hope someone can help us

You have to send in the long form BC as it has the parent's names, and that's one of the requirements on NVC's website about birth certificates.

And the marriage certificate only has to be sent with the IV package, not the AOS package.

Are you doing EP?

[myshel06 1]

Thanks for the info, Saylin. What's an EP?

[Saylin 1,605]

Thanks for the info, Saylin. What's an EP?

Electronic Processing. As a Canadian, you're eligible to email both packages (AOS and IV). This way, you won't have to submit the original/certified copies of certificates. You just have to bring it to the interview for them to verify and they return them to you. Plus, you'll save a lot on postage and envelopes.

I highly suggest you read the wiki I wrote (specifically for Canadians!) that will help you with EP and online forms. It's linked in my signature below.

[MissDinaDee 8]

Its Electronic Processing... Super fast and easy!

Saylin did an excellent wiki on it, link below:

Electronic Processing for Montreal

Good luck!

MrsJ

[myshel06 1]

We are planning on sending the forms via electronic processing. Thanks everyone, you all have been so helpful. Without all your response, we would still be confused and stressed!! Thanks for all your help. Hopefully, our case will be completed soon.

[Saylin 1,605]

We are planning on sending the forms via electronic processing. Thanks everyone, you all have been so helpful. Without all your response, we would still be confused and stressed!! Thanks for all your help. Hopefully, our case will be completed soon.

Make sure you send in the optin form if you want to do EP! Otherwise the packages will be rejected.

[myshel06 1]

Thanks again for the tip. We both almost missed that. Let us know if we missed anything else. Thank you!!!